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| The manipulation of liquid in space and other vacuum environments has been a challenge. Any advancement in this field would be a breakthrough that could lead to further discovery in spacecraft propulsion. Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method of manipulating liquid fluids in low pressure, gravity-free environments. This technology is a gravity-free pump with a self-regulated, low head pressure that can be used as a propellant supply tank for micropropulsion systems operating in space or other vacuum environments. It has been tested in a vacuum chamber to replicate the nominal operating procedure. Advantages: -Manipulates fluids in low pressure, gravity-free environments -Self-regulated, low head pressure Potential Applications: -Micropropulsion systems -Space or other vacuum environment |
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Oct 4, 2019
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United States
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Oct 4, 2018
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United States
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